Workshop Schedule
All workshops are held in the conference room and are free. We have gathered fantastic pickers who are experts and wonderful teachers. Find the workshop that suits you and come ready to learn.
Friday November 8
| 3:00 pm |
How to use a single mic in bluegrassPresented by The Honey Buckets |
Honey Buckets single-mic workshop is an instructional and demonstrative performance covering the techniques, benefits, challenges and reasons to use a single microphone. Topics include harmony techniques, instrumental dynamics, moving around the mic – what we call “The Dance”, gear requirements and more! The presentation is both conversational and musical including a Q&A portion. |
Saturday November 9
| 9:00 am |
Bluegrass Jamming 101Presented by Donna Hargis |
If you’ve never been to a bluegrass jam, this is your place to start. Beginners will learn the basics that will give them the confidence to join in on the jamming. |
| 10:00 am |
Banjo – beginnerPresented by Keith Frankel |
Beginner banjo class taught by Keith Frankel of Whole Hog. Come learn the basics! |
| 11:00 am |
Bass – beginnerPresented by Ryan Triolo |
This beginner friendly workshop will focus on left and right hand technique. Basic music theory will be included, so that you can support a bluegrass jam. Discussion of groove and note choices in simple bluegrass chord progressions. |
| Noon |
The Business of SongwritingPresented by Joanne Ledesma |
Bring or perform an original song and pitch to a pro. Joanne will evaluate songs, give tips on where to pitch for profit and answer your music business questions. |
| 1:00 pm |
Mando -Beginner to IntermediatePresented by Matt Bruno |
Playing a song you don’t know – how to jump in on bluegrass jamming for beginners. |
| 2:00 pm |
Guitar – FlatpickingPresented by Joy Louise |
Improve and advance flatpicking techniques, build speed, and learn to pull maximum tone. |
| 3:00 pm |
Mando – IntermediatePresented by Josh Bergman |
Various mandolin techniques will be taught at this intermediate workshop, such as tremolo, double stops, crosspicking and arpeggios, and other techiniques the group would like to explore. |
| 4:00 pm |
Bluegrass Harmony SingingPresented by Mary and Karen |
The ladies of “Bluegrass Holiday” will teach the fundamentals of 3-part vocal harmony singing. |